The BEST Brownies
These Brownies strike the perfect balance between chewy edges and a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth center. Made with browned butter for an extra layer of nutty depth, a touch of instant coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor, and melty chocolate chunks in every bite—these brownies are pure indulgence.
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 whole large eggs, cold
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
- walnuts, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray or grease with butter. Set aside.Add butter to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until light brown / caramel in color. 5-10 minutes. Make sure to keep and eye on it so butter does not burn. It also helps to use a light colored saucepan for this.
- Pour browned butter into a large bowl along with both sugars, cocoa powder, salt, instant coffee granules and baking powder. Stir until combined and allow to rest for 5 minutes or until the mixture has cooled down.
- Stir in the eggs and vanilla and mix until batter has a nice sheen to it.
- Fold in the flour and stir until combined. (Do not over mix). Add in the chocolate chunks or chips and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely and lift out the aluminum foil or parchment paper. Cut into 9 brownies and serve.
Notes
Adapted from Simply Recipes and Cookie and Kate
Nutrition Information
Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 410IUCalcium: 46mgIron: 1.7mg